CHRIS FLEXEN NEWS

Ohtani hits 33rd, but Haniger's slam lifts M's past Angels

Shohei Ohtani became the sixth player to reach the upper deck of T-Mobile Park with a majestic blast for his 33rd homer, but Mitch Haniger’s two-out grand slam in the eighth inning...

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominates Rangers on Sunday Flexen (7-3) allowed one earned run on four hits while striking out five across six innings, earning the win Sunday over the Rangers.

Impact Flexen shut out the Rangers through the first five innings, but he allowed a run on three singles in the sixth inning. It was one of Flexen's more dominant performances this season and he didn't walk a single batter for just the third time. The 26-year-old has a 3.80 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP in 85.1 innings. He is not a big strikeout threat, posting a low 6.0 K/9. He has been very solid recently, firing a quality start in each of his last five appearances.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners continue surge as Flexen shuts down Rangers 4-1

Chris Flexen allowed one run in six innings, Luis Torrens homered for the seventh time in his past 13 games and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-1

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flexen twirls gem, gets plenty of support SEATTLE -- The credibility behind Chris Flexen’s breakout over the past six weeks continues to grow with each start, and he advanced his pos...

JULY 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Flexen scheduled to start for Seattle against Texas

The Mariners are expected to send Chris Flexen to the mound Sunday and the Rangers will give Mike Foltynewicz the start

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hicks homers twice, Rangers snap Seattle skid with 7-3 win

John Hicks homered in his first two at-bats, Eli White added a three-run shot and the Texas Rangers snapped a 13-game losing streak in Seattle with a 7-3 win over the Mariners

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No-decision in loss Flexen did not factor into the decision during Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays. He allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks with a pair of strikeouts across five innings.

Impact Flexen served up a two-run double to Marcus Semien in the second frame, then worked his way into trouble in the fifth when he loaded the bases by allowing a double and back-to-back free passes. Luckily, the right-hander was able to limit the damage to one run on a sacrifice fly by Cavan Biggio. After tallying 14 strikeouts and giving up just one run in his previous two starts, Tuesday's shaky outing was a bit of a disappointment, including his season-worst three walks. The 26-year-old will carry a 3.97 ERA and 1.30 WHIP into his next projected appearance at home Sunday against Texas.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Semien, Bichette power Blue Jays to 9-3 win over Mariners

Marcus Semien homered and drove in five runs, Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray scheduled to start for Toronto against Seattle

The Blue Jays will roll out Robbie Ray to the mound Tuesday and the Mariners plan to give Chris Flexen the start

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LHP Santiago ejected, glove confiscated during Mariners' win

Seattle reliever Hector Santiago was ejected after he was checked by the umpires as part of baseball’s new sticky substance protocols, and the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 3...

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts another quality start Flexen didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rockies despite tossing 6.2 innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and two walks while fanning six.

Impact Flexen has looked excellent over his last few outings and has given up one or fewer runs in three of his last five appearances while posting four quality starts in that span. The four-year veteran improved his ERA to 3.87 with another strong outing, and he will try to keep this blistering form going when he takes the ball next. His upcoming outing is scheduled for next week at Toronto.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado's Tapia puts 17-game hit streak on the line against Mariners

Colorado's Tapia puts 17-game hit streak on the line against Mariners

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Long grand slam in 10th, Mariners sweep Rays in 4-game set

Shed Long Jr. hit a grand slam with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 for a four-game sweep

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Flexen provides Mariners their best start of the year Minnesota can be a dangerous team. There are a handful of guys in their lineup that can put the ball out of the park in an instant. The down...

JUNE 16, 2021 • SODOMOJO.COM

Hurls eight scoreless innings Flexen (6-3) tossed eight scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and striking out eight without walking a batter as he took an easy win over the Twins on Tuesday.

Impact Flexen was brilliant in this one and never let up despite the Mariners jumping out to an early big lead. Five of his season-high eight strikeouts came via the changeup and he generated a total of 15 whiffs in the dominant effort. The 26-year-old lowered his ERA to 4.12 but still has just 44 strikeouts over 67.2 innings. He's lined up for another potentially big performance early next week at home against the Rockies, a team that owns a .570 OPS on the road this year.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners host the Twins following Flexen’s strong outing Seattle looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Chris Flexen.

JUNE 16, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mariners host the Twins following Flexen's strong outing

Seattle looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Chris Flexen

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners pounce on Twins early, cruise to 10-0 victory

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JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flexen expected to start for the Mariners against the Twins

The Twins will start J.A

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bauers' 1st homer for Mariners caps comeback, tops Twins 4-3

Jake Bauers barely cleared the wall in right-center field with his first home run since being traded to Seattle and lifted the Mariners to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Decent in no-decision Flexen allowed three runs on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in six innings versus Detroit on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The right-hander earned a quality start, his fourth in 11 outings this year. Flexen has done alright as a No. 5 starter with a 4.68 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB across 59.2 innings this season. Inconsistency has been an issue for the 26-year-old at times. He lines up for a favorable matchup at home against Minnesota next week.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fraley's catch, single in 11th leads M's over Tigers 9-6

Jake Fraley made a game-saving catch in the ninth inning, then drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th to lead the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers 9-6

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flexen scheduled to start for Mariners at Tigers

The Mariners will start Chris Flexen on Wednesday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Casey Mize

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eric Haase homers in 1st and helps Tigers beat Mariners 5-3

Eric Haase hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Wednesday Flexen (5-3) suffered the loss against the Athletics on Wednesday, pitching six innings and allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three.

Impact The right-hander's final line was unimpressive, but he was mostly effective outside of a disastrous third inning during which he yielded five runs on four hits and a walk. Flexen kept Oakland off the scoreboard in each of his other five frames, but he took the loss nonetheless as opposing pitcher Sean Manaea hurled a complete-game shutout. Flexen has been pretty hit-or-miss this season, allowing zero or one runs in five of his 10 starts but yielding five-plus runs three times. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start at Detroit next Wednesday.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE